Accidentals

What is the meaning of the word 'accidental' in the context of grammar?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that connects clauses

• A word that is not essential to the sentence

• A word that describes an action

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following sentences uses 'accidental' correctly?

• She wore an accidental dress to the party.

• The accidental meeting changed his life.

• He accidentally the book on the table.

• Accidental is a type of fruit.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation for an accidental phrase.

• The car, which was red sped away.

• The car which was red, sped away.

• The car, which was red, sped away.

• The car which, was red sped away.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In literature, what does an 'accidental' often refer to?

• A character's unplanned action

• A plot twist

• A minor character

• A setting detail

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Choose the correct sentence structure for an accidental action.

• He, accidentally, dropped the vase.

• He accidentally, dropped the vase.

• He accidentally dropped, the vase.

• He accidentally dropped the vase.

What is the role of an accidental in a sentence?

• To emphasize the main idea

• To provide additional, non-essential information

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude a paragraph

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is an example of an accidental detail in a story?

• The protagonist's main goal

• The color of the curtains in a room

• The climax of the story

• The antagonist's motive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can an accidental phrase affect the tone of a sentence?

• It makes the sentence more formal

• It adds humor or irony

• It clarifies the main point

• It confuses the reader

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the difference between an accidental and an essential phrase?

• Accidental phrases are always at the beginning of a sentence

• Essential phrases are necessary for the meaning of the sentence

• Accidental phrases are longer

• Essential phrases are always adjectives

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which sentence contains an accidental phrase?

• The book on the table is mine.

• The book, on the table, is mine.

• The book is mine.

• The book is on the table.